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   Punc·til·i·o

   /ˌpəNG(k)ˈtilēō/

   

   noun

   • 1. a fine or petty point of conduct or procedure: "both counsel and judges follow the punctilios of court procedure and conduct" Similar detailfiner pointnicetyparticularsubtletynuancerefinementdistinction

   Word Origin late 16th century: from Italian puntiglio(n-) and Spanish puntillo, diminutive of punto ‘a point’.

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   What is the meaning of punctilious?

   • (punk•til•i•u˘s) adj. very conscientious and precise; paying great attention to details or trivialities, especially in regard to etiquette Kira is as punctilious in her personal affairs as she is in the workplace. sagacious

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   Is punctilious a derivative of Punctilio?

   • The adjective punctilious, meaning "marked by or concerned about precise accordance with the details of codes or conventions," is a close relative of punctilio. Do you have any guesses for other pungere derivatives? Punctuate, puncture, compunction, punctual, and pungent are some of the more common ones.

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   What is a Punctilio etiquette?

   • Any custom of etiquette can be called a punctilio, especially if it seems a bit silly. Your grandfather's punctilio of announcing his name when he answers the phone might seem silly to you. Men holding doors open for women seems pretty old fashioned to many young people — and a little bit sexist, too.

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   Punctilio is a noun that means a minute detail of conduct in a ceremony or in observance of a code, or careful observance of forms. Learn its etymology, first known use, and related words from the Merriam-Webster dictionary.

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   noun. a fine point, particular, or detail, as of conduct, ceremony, or procedure. strictness or exactness in the observance of formalities or amenities.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › english › punctilioPUNCTILIO definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   May 31, 2024 · Punctilio means a fine point, particular, or detail, as of conduct, ceremony, or procedure, or strictness or exactness in the observance of formalities or amenities. See word origin, synonyms, examples, and usage trends from Collins and Webster dictionaries.

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   /ˈpʌŋ (k)ˌtɪliˈoʊ/ IPA guide. Other forms: punctilios. Any custom of etiquette can be called a punctilio, especially if it seems a bit silly. Your grandfather's punctilio of announcing his name when he answers the phone might seem silly to you.

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   Punctilio means a fine point of etiquette or strict observance of formalities. Find the origin, pronunciation, and translations of punctilio in English and Spanish.

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   There are nine meanings listed in OED's entry for the word punctilio, seven of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

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   Apr 25, 2024 · punctilio (countable and uncountable, plural punctilios) A fine point in exactness of conduct, ceremony or procedure.